Installation Guide

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transformer or wire a new transformer into the home’s
yle wart st-in wall-You can either use a plug
there are two options for transformer replacement.
If you have confirmed there is a transformer failure,
Transformer Replacement
sufficient power for doorbell camera operation.
doorbell transformer must be replaced to provide
If this pattern persists, the flash pattern.-double
rapid (Slim Line)
Blue
or (HD Edition)
Red
with a
required power, the doorbell camera’s LED will flash
transformer’s power output does not meet the
f installation is attempted and the doorbell I
needs to be replaced.
At this point, the transformer Camera. Fi Doorbell
-drops below the power required by the Alarm.com Wi
Eventually the power provided by the transformer
doorbell transformer to drop. power output of the
This causes the e and with use. grades over timde
The protection circuitry in doorbell transformers
Power Supply Issues
POWER INFORMATION & TROUBLESHOOTING
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Wired Power Supply
The Alarm.com Wi-Fi Doorbell Camera requires a wired
power supply.
Standard Doorbell Power
Standard doorbell power is 16VAC (Volts Alternating
Current) provided by a transformer that steps Mains
(120VAC) power down to low voltage. A common
transformer is 16VAC 10VA (Volt Amps) – this is
standard if the home has a single chime. If there are
multiple chimes, the transformer will normally have a
higher power (Volt Amps) rating. Other doorbell
transformers offer variable Voltage outputs from
10VAC to 24VAC.
Battery for Uninterrupted Supply
The Doorbell Camera has a battery supply to provide
power when the indoor doorbell chime is rung. To make
the existing doorbell chime ring, the Doorbell Camera
must short the doorbell circuit, diverting power from
the camera. During this time, the battery is used to
power the Doorbell Camera. The camera cannot run
solely on battery power – a wired power supply is
required. The built-in lithium battery has an expected
battery life of 3 to 5 years, depending on usage.
Battery Charging
When the LED is alternating Red and Blue (HD Edition)
or pulsing
Blue (Slim Line), the battery is charging. The
battery may need to charge prior to first-time use. The
duration of the pre-syncing charge process varies due
to differences in existing doorbell circuits but normally
takes less than 30 minutes.